MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries News

Greetings Mercenaries!

Welcome to our MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere Launch Day post! In this post, you will find all the latest information and updates to keep you informed. As with every launch, there is some last-minute information that comes up that we want to relay to players. We will keep this post updated for the coming weeks to keep this information current!

Here is the current intel:

Release Time

The Date and time of release is May 27th at 00:00 UTC. This means the game should be available on Steam, May 26th at 5 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Products

• MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries with the Year one Update is $29.99 USD
  
• MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Heroes of the Inner Sphere is $19.99 USD
  
• We are also releasing MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries - Digital Extras for $4.99 USD
  
• MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Dropship Collection $49.99 USD
  
• Featuring MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Heroes of the Inner Sphere, and Digital Extras
  

Infantry

As part of our Free Year One Update, we have had infantry present in the game for quite some time. After careful consideration, we decided to keep this feature as a Mod instead of a Feature. While infantry added ambient life it didn't reach our intended goals. You can expect this Mod to be available shortly after launch.


CROSSPLAY CO-OP

Piranha Games has implemented a Co-op Crossplay system that allows players to share IDs and add friends across all digital storefronts and Platforms. However, on specific platforms, you can also use the native friend's list and invite systems to connect for Co-op. You can even use a mix of the 2 invite systems to connect natively with friends of the same platform as well as players on other platforms and enjoy co-op gaming. Presently, however, we are aware of an issue with Steam's native co-op feature. We are working on finding a solution and will patch the game in the coming weeks to address this. In the meantime, you can use MW5's own co-op invite functionality.


MODS and MODDING

On the topic of mods for MW5. It is advisable best to wait until your favorite Mod is marked as compatible with the latest update and the DLC before installing. We will be working closely with our mod-building community, providing them support and a direct line of communication with devs and each other in the Modding channel on the MechWarrior Discord server at Join the MechWarrior: MW5Mercs & MWO Discord Server!

OTHER

Have an issue you don't see here? You can always email [email protected].


We will be keeping this post on mw5mercs.com up to date with information over the coming week so be sure to check back to make sure you have the latest intel.
See you in the Inner Sphere Mercenary,
The MechWarrior 5 Team.

Today we are excited to share key product details for MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC.
NEW TRAILER

• ANNOUNCE TRAILER

LAUNCH DATE

• May 27th

PRICE

• MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries $29.99 USD
• Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC $19.99 USD

CO-OP AND DLC COMPATIBILITY

• MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC will be crossplay compatible for all platforms.
  
• DLC Co-op compatibility. DLC owners can host and play DLC content with players who do not own the DLC.
  

MASSIVE UPDATE
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Year One update releases May 27th bringing key improvements and new features

• Platform Changes
  
  • Cross-Play on all systems
    
  • Force feedback adds to the immersion of piloting a 'Mech
    
• Campaign Changes
  
  • Campaign Tutorial is now optional
    
  • Campaign Story has a new beginning
    
• Gameplay Changes
  
  • Infantry are now present throughout the game
    
  • Full 360 LOS radar. (Full 360 non-LOS radar is possible with BAP which comes with DLC)
    
  • AI now uses Jump jets in combat
    
  • More extreme conditions such as dense fog. Extreme weather now affects sensors
    
  • Salvage crates with additional rewards or supplies can now be obtained by exploring the map
    
  • More variety and challenge
    
  • Rebalancing of difficulty and economy
    
  • Audio enhancements and recalibration
    
  • Explore a variety of new bases and garrisons
    
• UI Changes
  
  • Track your encounters and identify where to hunt down desired ‘Mechs
    
  • Keep tabs when borders change or when new tech becomes available
    
  • Instant Action - Previously selected mechs and pilots are restored next time you play
    
  • Apply paint schemes to your entire unit quickly
    

...along with many more small QoL and bug fixes.

HEROES OF THE INNER SPHERE DLC

New Career Mode - Start a career from scratch in any of the great houses or import your progress from the original Campaign. Completely rebalanced so you can explore the Inner Sphere and build your merc company as you please. Expanded Inner Sphere Map that includes 61 total warzones (+18), 34 Industrial Hubs, and 55 quest lines (+11).

Career Paths - Visit Cantinas to pick up jobs from the Inner Sphere's shadiest characters. Complete 5 different job types to unlock career path rewards including powerful and unique upgrades that tweak the properties of your mechs. Career paths work in both Campaign and Career mode!

New ‘Mechs - 7 new 'Mech chassis: Corsair, Vulcan, Charger, Hatamoto-Chi, Dervish, Champion, and Marauder II and Adds 50 new variants including new variants for existing chassis

New Missions - Hunt down 7 new heroes and their hero ‘Mechs in Hero Quests.

New Procedural Mission type - Beachhead: clear the landing zone for a full planetary invasion while disrupting communications and avoiding artillery strikes

New Biome - ExtraSolar Moon with Hazardous Atmosphere Garrisons

Artillery and Airstrikes - Avoid enemy airstrikes, call in air support to deliver devastating bombardments, or use TAG/NARC on specific enemies for precision airstrikes

New Equipment ECM, EWECM - an Electronic Counter Measure creates a distortion bubble that jams opponents' sensors and HUD and reduces their ability to detect you or target effectively. Use counter mode to disable an enemy's ECM.
BAP, EWAP - an active probe that allows sensors to detect hidden enemies regardless of line of sight
MASC, Supercharger - gives mechs a short duration but incredibly powerful mobility boost.

New Weapons - Chem Lasers, Short Burst Lasers, Mech Rifles, and Stream SRMs

Plus New music tracks set a more diverse and epic tone to the game.

Wishlist today!